Location: SoHo, NYC
Art: May Day
Show time: See website for schedule; Through May 29
Venue: Deitch Projects
Food: Nha Trang
Drink: Naked Lunch
Miscellaneous: La Esquina
In the exhibition May Day, artist Shepard Fairey presents portraits of revolutionary figures in celebration of May, which is known as International Worker’s Day or Labor Day in many countries. One of the best affordable Vietnamese restaurants in the city, Nha Trang is right near the downtown courthouse, making it a high volume place. Despite that, the food is great and the Pho (rice noodle soup) dishes are $5 and under. Named after William S. Burroughs novel, Naked Lunch is a cool and comfortable bar where local artists usually gather. No shooting up though! One of the best taqueria’s in the city, the Mexican food at La Esquina is authentic and to die for. While tacos will set you back $3, plates are in the $6 to $7.25 range.
